Physical Therapist

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $ Salary/year
• Travel Percentage:
  Road Warrior
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category:
  Clinical
• HOME HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

Make a meaningful difference by helping patients regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence - right where they feel most comfortable: at home.

The Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care. This position focuses on restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, preventing or limiting physical disability, and promoting greater independence and safety.

As part of our interdisciplinary Home Health team, the Physical Therapist works closely with patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide individualized, high-quality, patient-centered care.

As the Physical Therapist, you will provide clinical supervision and oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and other assigned therapy personnel in accordance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, Florida licensure requirements, and agency policies.

• Establishing and updating the physician-ordered plan of care based on each patient's needs and progress.
• Determining appropriate delegation of therapy services and providing clinical direction to assigned therapy personnel.
• Monitoring patient progress and ensuring therapy services remain skilled, reasonable, and necessary.
• Reviewing clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Completing required supervisory visits, reassessments, and evaluations.
• Maintaining accountability for the quality, safety, and outcomes of physical therapy services provided under your supervision.

• Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations to assess patient needs, functional limitations, mobility, home safety, and therapy goals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, physician orders, and patient-centered goals.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, mobility training, and pain-management techniques.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, equipment use, safety precautions, and strategies to maximize independence.
• Regularly reevaluate patient progress and modify the plan of care as clinically appropriate.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, reassessments, and care coordination in accordance with regulatory requirements and agency policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team regarding changes in patient condition, progress, and ongoing needs.
• Recommend and coordinate appropriate durable medical equipment (DME) to support patient safety and functional independence.
• Participate in case conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings, and quality improvement activities as required.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare Home Health requirements.
• Maintain professional knowledge and clinical competency through continuing education, evidence-based practice, and adherence to professional standards.

* Designates Essential Function of the Job

• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of and experience completing OASIS documentation.
• Ability to work independently in the home setting while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient/caregiver education skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
• Knowledge of Home Health regulatory requirements, Medicare guidelines, and applicable standards of practice.
• Compassion, patience, professionalism, and the ability to build trusting relationships with patients and…